The 13th Gift: A True Story of a Christmas Miracle

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    • He wanted to postpone the surgery until after Christmas, but unfortunately, he did not make it. He died 2 months before Christmas and now Joanne and her 3 children, Ben 17 , Nick 12 and Meg 10 are trying to do Christmas without him. Twelve days before Christmas, a gift of a poinsettia appears on their front porch with a card quoting the song "12 Days of Christmas" with the words changed to poinsettia. Each day another gift and another card.

    As they receive gift wrap, gift boxes, candles, cookie cutters etc. A heartwarming story that I loved.

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    Carlathelibrarian Feb 5, Inspiring book. A great example of how small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Also liked the descriptions of "regular" Christmas activities, and family life.

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    In she joined the NHS as an early recruit and went on to train as a nurse. Al Ridenour. Close Login. Beverly Lewis. You've seen gingerbread houses

    Beth Dec 26, Geez, you'd think I'd know better than to listen to something like this at work! Celebrating Christmas the year Joanne Huist Smith's husband died was especially difficult.

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    Although she had her three children to care for - Ben, Nick, and Megan - she resisted getting a tree and hadn't even begun any shopping. When "Secret Santa" gifts started showing up on the porch, she wanted to throw them away and even considered calling the police.

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    But the experience changed their hearts and helped them to get over their grief and pain. I am so jealous of the Smiths. No, wait, that came out wrong. The Smiths had a horrible, terrible thing happen to them when Mr. Smith died. Joanne is heartbroken and limp, unsure if she is even capable of continuing on without her husband.

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    I don't envy that! But what I do envy is the joyous mystery of the Twelve Days of Christmas gifts.

    How exciting it would be to have a different kind gift show up on your doorstep the twelve days before Christmas! What a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit! And, of course, that's what the gifts were for. They were given because the Smiths were in mourning, and they needed some holiday cheer. And while Joanne may have begun the twelve days of Christmas covering her ears at the hint of a Christmas carol, she certainly ended them in much better shape. This book reads like fiction, and well-written fiction at that.

    Joanne is a reporter and you can definitely tell that she's got a way with words. She wrote this book almost fifteen years after the events it describes took place, so she had time to step back and analyze her own condition and the conditions of her three kids at the time, and portray them brutally honestly. That brings me to the children. Be the first to review this product. Item Add to Cart. Add to Wish List Add to Compare. Gift Registry. After the unexpected death of her husband, Joanne Huist Smith had no idea how she would keep herself together and be strong for her three children--especially with the holiday season approaching.

    But 12 days before Christmas, presents begin appearing on her doorstep with notes from their "True Friends.

    The 13th Gift: A True Story of a Christmas Miracle

    This true story about the power of random acts of kindness will warm the heart, a beautiful reminder of the miracles of Christmas and the gift of family during the holiday season. Hardback First Edition While they Last! Additional Info. This was a true story about the author's family and their experience after the death of their husband and father. Joanne's husband had a heart problem and needed surgery She worked as a reporter for the Dayton Daily News. Joanne Huist Smith.

    Every day can be Christmas.